Ash tray



Sept. 21 1926. 1,600,446

A. c. WOOD l Asn .TRAY

Filed Nov. 20. 1922 Patented Sept. 21, 1926.

ANDREW c. Woon, oF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

ASH TRAY.

Application led November 20, 1922. Serial No. 602,154.-

My invention relates to improvements in a device adapted to be mountedupon the instrument board of a motor vehicle or at any other suitable locations, so that it -will be Vinconspicuous but will be handy for use at all times for containing matches, providing an ash receptacle and for other similar purposes as desired.

Another object of my invention is to provide a device of the above description which shall be so camouflaged that its function will not be apparent at a glance.

The invention has among its other objects the production of a device of the kind described which is simple, convenient, compact, durable, reliable and satisfactory for use wherever found applicable.

Many other objects and advantages ofthe construction herein y shown .and described will be obviousto those skilled in the ar from the disclosures herein given, l

To this end my invention consists in the novel construction, arrangement and combination of parts herein shown and described, and more particularly pointed out in the claims.

In the drawings, wherein like reference characters indicate like or corresponding parts Fig. 1 is a plan view of the device as mounted upon the dashboard or instrument board of a motor vehicle;

Fig. 2 is a section taken substantially on the line 2-2 of Fig. 3;

Fi 3 is a section taken substantially on the line 3`3 of Fig. l;

Fig. 4 is a section similar to that shown in Fig. 3, but representing a modified lform of device; v

Fig. 5 is a section of another modified form of device.

ln the drawings, wherein I have illustrated the preferred embodiments of my invention, 1 represents an instrument board or dashboard, or other suitable part, upon which it is desired to conveniently mount an ash tray.V An aperture is provided throu h this board, and into this is positione a ring or casing 2, having a flanged end 3 adapted to be secured to theboard by means of screws 4 or thel like the inner end of the ring 'being preferably flattened at a portion thereof, as at 5, for a purposeto be more clearly hereinafter described.

A container 7 having.- an inner end closure 8 thereon, is adapted to'be slidably inserted through the ring 2, said container having its top side open, so that when the container is pulled out to the position shown in dotted lines in Fig. 3, ashes or the like may be dropped through said opening into the container. The edges of the open- 111g are adapted to slidably engage the flattened portion 5 of the ring and the to portion of the closure 8 is correspon ingly iiattened so that there may be norotation between the container and ring. An opening 6 is provided in the peripheral Wall of the container adjacent the top opening and the outer end of the container is flanged and preferably formed with a bead 9. .A closure plate 12 is mounted across the front end of the container and preferably has a dial 13 thereon appearing somewhat similar to the dials of the other instruments usually placed on the. instrument board. A glass, having a clear portion 14, is mounted between the plate 12 and the bead 9 and held in place thereat, a portion of said glass having its. surface vetched or slightly sand blasted, as at l5, whereby a safety match may be drawn thereacross and ignited thereon.

If it is desired to form a compartment for matches in addition to the ash-receiving compartment, a partition or wall 10 may be arranged longitudinally of the container 7, and preferably having an opening 16 therethrough in alignment with the opening 6 of the wall of the container. Itis apparent that a cigar or the like may be inserted through the registerin apertures 6 and 16 to hold said cigar in pace while not in use.

A receptacle or compartment 17 is secured 10 so that a box of on the partition wall safety matches or other matches may be held therein. if it is desired to use another type of` lighter instead ofv matches or in addition thereto this may be done. l have -shown an electrically controlled lighter 24 of any prefered type, said lighter having a knob 25 thereon for withdrawal or insertion relative to the plate 3, said plate being apertured for the purpose.

When not in use, the device is retained in its closed position, as show-n in full lines in Fig. 3, so that its real function is camoullaged, that is, the function is not apparentl to the casual observer and yet the device is at all times ready to erform its useful purpose of retaining t e 4ashes, cigars and matches and keep the ashes from dropping to the iioor of the vehicle. When it is'desired to use the device one grasps the container by the bead 9, pullingv it out to the dotted line position so that its compartments are accessible for ruse. After using it is moved back to the full-line position.

l In Fig. 4 I have shown a device in which the match-containing compartment has been omitted and the container 17 therein shown has an end closure 18. The container is removably slidable through the ring 2, but not rotatable therein, and has an opening through the wall thereof adapted to recelve the ashes. In case that a match holder is desired, the glass 14 may be omitted and the front of the retainer made of metal as at 9 so that a match box holder 24` may be secured thereto. I

In Fig. 5 the match-holding compartment 21 is formed integrally from the material of the ash-receiving portion. This compartment is formed by striking up parallel side walls 22 inwardly of the casing 20, and a bottom wall 23 connecting the inner ends of the side walls 22. An opening 19 is provided in the container wall to receive ashes. In the devices illustrated it is seen that I have provided a receptacle of the kind described which is very handy to use, is inconspicuous, and which may be easily emptied or cleaned Whenever esired. It is apparent that the tray is not adapted for use solely on instrument boards, but may be mounted upon bureaus, drawers, desks or other similar objects, or, in other words, the device is intended to be used wherever such a tray is needed but yet must be inconspicuous. Ifl desired, a photograph, emblem or other device may be substituted for the instrument dial illustrated.

Having thus described my invention, it is obvious that various immaterial modifications made be made in the same without departing from the spirit of my invention; hence I do not Wish to be understood as limiting myself' to the exact form, construction, arrangement and combination of parts herein shown and described or` uses mentioned. v

What I claim as new and desire to by Letters Patent is 1. An ash tray of the kind described comprising a tubular member arranged for attachment to a support with the member projecting therethrough, and a slidable receptacle telescoping endwise therein,l said receptacle open on the top and Banged aboutI secure the outer end and arranged to engage with the tubular member at the exterior thereof and limit the movement of the receptacle thereinto, and a partition in the receptacle for dividing it into a plurality of compartments, said receptacle and partition having aligned openings lfor holding a cigar;

2. An ash tray of the kind described comprising a tubular member arranged for attachment to a support with the member projectin therethrou h, and a slidable receptacle te escoping en wise therein, -said receptacle open on the top and anged about the outer end and arranged to engage with the tubular member at the exterior thereof and limit the movement of the receptacle thereinto, a partition in the receptacle for dividing it into a plurality of compartments, and means for holding a match box in one of said compartments.

3. A device of the `kind described `comprising a chambered part having a partition longitudinally thereof divide it into a pair of compartments, the wall of one of said compartments and said partition having aligned openings so that a cigar may beA inserted through said openings and a match box-holding means in the other of said compartments.

4. A device of the kind described comprising a mounting ring havin a flange adapted to be secured substantially flush on an instrument board and having a tubular portion extending inwardly thereof, one portion of said last-mentioned part being attened, a container slidable through said ring and having a flattened portion to engage the flattened portion of the ring and prevent relative rotation therebetween, said vcontainer provided with an opening therein whereby ashes may be dropped thereinto having its outer end enlarged to limit the insertion through said ring.

5. A device of the kind described, comprisin a chambered part having closures at its mner and outer ends and divided into an ash-receiving compartment and a match holding compartment, separated from one another, the walls of said compartments each havin@ an opening therein, and means for slidabIy mounting said device on an instrument board substantially flush therewith and removable therefrom.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name.

ANDREW C. WOOD. 

